Your truck. Our muscle.
You rent the truck or container. Babiston packs, loads, unloads and sets up your home anywhere in the South Bay, billed by the hour.
Two-mover crews from $119 an hour. Blankets, wrap and dollies included.
Everything that has to be carried
Babiston is a moving labor company. We do not drive your belongings anywhere, so you can rent the truck, container or PODS that suits your budget and book us for the work at either end.
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Loading and unloading
Rental trucks, PODS, U-Box and shipping containers loaded tight, strapped down and padded so nothing shifts.
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Packing and wrapping
Kitchens, closets, artwork and electronics packed room by room, with every box labeled for its new room.
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Unpacking and setup
Boxes emptied, beds made and the kitchen put away, with the cardboard broken down and stacked.
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Furniture disassembly and assembly
Beds, desks, wardrobes and flat-pack furniture taken apart, hardware bagged, and rebuilt in the new place.
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In-home and apartment moves
Moving rooms, floors or units in the same building. Stairs and tight hallways are part of the job.
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Office and storage unit moves
Desks, filing cabinets and storage units cleared out or set up, after hours if your business needs it.
Why hire movers without a truck?
A full-service mover bundles the truck, the fuel and the labor into one price. Splitting them up gives you more control over cost and timing.
Truck rental companies and container services compete hard on price. Book the one that suits you, then book us for the part that takes skill and strength.
| Question | Full-service mover | babiston.space |
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| Who provides the truck | The moving company | You rent the truck, container or PODS |
| What you pay for | Labor, truck, fuel and often travel fees | Labor only, by the hour |
| Scheduling | Booked around their truck availability | Around your truck rental and timing |
| Load at one end only | Rarely offered | Yes, book either end or both |
| Best for | Moves where you do not want to drive | Local moves, container moves and DIY long-distance moves |
How booking works
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Tell us about your move
Call or send the quote form with your addresses, date and home size.
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Get your crew and time
We recommend a crew size, give you an hour estimate and confirm an arrival window.
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Reserve your truck
Book the truck or container that fits your home and timing.
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We do the heavy lifting
The crew arrives with blankets, wrap, dollies and tools, and works until the job is done.
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Walk through and pay
Check everything is where you want it, then pay for the hours worked.
Hourly rates
One price per hour for the whole crew. 2-hour minimum, then billed by the half hour.
2 movers
$119 per hour
Studios, 1-bedroom apartments, storage units up to 10x10 and single-room moves.
Book 2 moversBest for most homes
3 movers
$169 per hour
2 to 3 bedroom homes, townhouses and full-size storage units.
Book 3 movers4 movers
$219 per hour
Houses with 4 or more bedrooms, offices and moves on a tight timeline.
Book 4 moversWhere we work
Based in San Jose and booking moves across Santa Clara County. Moving somewhere not listed? Call and ask.
- San Jose
- Santa Clara
- Sunnyvale
- Campbell
- Cupertino
- Milpitas
- Los Gatos
- Saratoga
- Mountain View
- Morgan Hill
Questions people ask before booking
Do you bring a truck?
No. Babiston provides the movers, not the vehicle. You rent the truck, container or PODS, and we pack, load, unload and set up. That keeps your cost down because you are not paying for a moving company's truck.
How many movers do I need?
Most studios and 1-bedrooms need two, 2 to 3 bedroom homes do best with three, and larger homes with four. Send us your details and we will recommend a crew.
How far ahead should I book?
One to two weeks ahead is ideal, especially for weekends and the end of the month. Call us for short-notice moves and we will check the schedule.
Can you help with only part of the move?
Yes. Many customers book us only to load, only to unload at the new place, or only to pack the kitchen. Book the hours you need.
Do you help with long-distance moves?
Yes. We load your truck or container here for a move anywhere. We can unload at the other end only if it is in our service area.
Ready to book your crew?
Tell us your addresses and date. We will reply with a crew size, an hour estimate and an arrival window.